European Summit presented by Aging2.0 & Happy Aging

May 23, 2017 - May 24, 2017

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On Tuesday May 23, 2017, Happy Aging will kick off the European Summit with the Aging2.0 Startup Bootcamp. Aging2.0, the world’s largest community on aging, is always looking for passionate startups that focus on aging. This network of innovators will be bringing together start-ups and organisations to learn more from fully-qualified entrepreneurs and investors. Exchange experiences during this networking event in order to prepare themselves for professionalisation within the aging sector. Check out the Aging2.0 bootcamp page for more information.

The second Happy Aging Day will take place on Wednesday May 24, 2017 as part of Aging2.0’s European Summit. This annual day highlighting everything to do with integrated care, prevention, and well-being is all about innovations in happy & healthy aging. Come meet our vibrant community, be inspired by excellent speakers, and take this chance to exchange ideas with other likeminded entrepreneurial spirits.

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You can find the full program at the bottom! For all other information, please check the Happy Aging website.

Program bootcamp (May 23)

12:00 – 13:45: Warm welcome

by Aging2.0 after a nice networking lunch

13:45 – 14:45: Find out all about senior care and innovation

with leaders in the field like Ingrid Lieten (Happy Aging), Ilir Qose (COOSE Marche) and Stuart Evans (Arthur Rank Hospice).

10:30 – 11:55:Happy Aging European Startup Competition – Who will make it all the way to San Francisco?

Introduction by Geert Houben (Founder of Cubigo (BE) and Belgian ambassador for Aging2.0) about his experience in building a successful aging-focused startup in Belgium.

President of the jury: Piet Pauwels, Dean of the faculty of Business Economics (UHasselt – BE)

Top European startups will pitch to a panel of expert judges such as Jackie Marshall-Cyrus (Innovator), Menno Kok (EIT Health), and Happy Aging People, for a chance to win 1000 USD and enter the Aging2.0 Global Startup Search Semi-Finals as a wildcard participant.

Discover the latest trends and novelties related to happy and healthy aging.

12:00 – 13:00:Lunch break at the Happy Aging Innovation Market

13:00 – 13:15:One-minute innovation pitch intermezzos.

Introduction by Piet Stinissen (Happy Aging – BE).

Who will be awarded with the most innovative project?

President of the Jury: Mark Decat (Essec – BE).

13:15 – 13:30:What are the grand challenges in happy aging?

Introduction by Stephen Johnston (Aging2.0 – US).

This initiative has a major focus on the topics that matter most to the broad Aging2.0 community – and the tangible, measurable outcomes that result from these important issues impacting older adults and the aging and senior care industry.

Isolation and loneliness, connections, learning, engagement, meaning, legacy, purpose are all elements of Social Inclusion. Hear from industry executives, researchers, experts and startups focused on this topic.

Announcement of the winners of the Startup Competition and the Happy Aging Innovation Awards by Mayor of Hasselt Nadja Vananroye (BE) and Luc De Schepper (Rector Hasselt University – BE), followed by a networking reception.